Industry Coordinator - Youth Workforce

We are seeking an Industry Coordinator to help connect middle and high school students with career pathways, workforce opportunities, and local employers.

This position will develop relationships with businesses and community partners, identify career and work-based learning opportunities, and help students gain valuable exposure to industries, career options, and workforce skills.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who enjoys working with businesses, students, educators, and community organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and community partners.

• Conduct employer outreach through phone calls, email, networking, and in-person visits.

• Identify employer hiring needs, career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and work-based learning opportunities.

• Attend career fairs, networking events, industry events, and other community events.

• Research industry-specific roles, workforce trends, job requirements, and skills needed by local employers.

• Develop and deliver presentations on career pathways, employment opportunities, and workforce development.

• Collaborate with educational staff and community partners to identify meaningful work-based learning experiences for students.

• Help connect students with career development information, training opportunities, and industry resources.

• Support recruitment of business partners for career development activities and work-based learning placements.

• Develop strategies and action plans to increase employer and student engagement.

• Follow up with employers to evaluate partnerships and engagement.

• Assist with career-readiness events, outreach activities, and program evaluations.

• Help educate employers about opportunities to work with individuals with varying abilities, workplace accommodations, and applicable laws and benefits.

• Participate in meetings and training with education, business, and community partners.

• Maintain confidential records and follow all applicable privacy and safety requirements.

• Stay informed about local labor market trends, workforce needs, training programs, and educational opportunities.

• Prepare correspondence, reports, documentation, and regular program updates.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of workforce trends, career resources, and community resources.

• Understanding of career planning and career coaching, particularly when working with young people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate data and assessment results.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently while meeting established goals.

• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

• Ability to develop and facilitate presentations both virtually and in person.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with community outreach, business development, employee engagement, human resources, sales, marketing, or related areas is preferred.

• Ability to establish professional and consultative relationships with employers.

• Experience working with private-sector businesses and maintaining professional partnerships.

• Ability to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for both students and employers.

• Ability to adapt quickly and develop new approaches when needed.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, social work, communications, education, human resources, or a related field plus two years of related experience.

• Experience in employer outreach, business development/sales, marketing, human resources, or community outreach is preferred.

• Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to travel daily between schools, local businesses, job centers, and education/training providers.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with some evenings and weekends as needed
Hours: 34 hours per week

Bilingual skills are a plus!

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Selected candidates must successfully complete required pre-employment screening, which may include fingerprinting, a criminal background check, and drug screening.

Interested in applying?

Contact our Baltimore Staffing team at baltimorestaffing@abacuscorporation.com for more information.

Abacus Staffing Services
Baltimore, MD
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